What difference does tyre size make?

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Harryankle, Apr 26, 2013.

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    Not sure now comparing them.
     
  2. No adjusters,
    It's 17.5 inches from the arch to the centre of the hub
    Just confused as to why the wheels look so small
     
  3. Looks very similar to mine,
    Maybe tintops are lighter over the front
    Havng you had yours lowered now?
     
  4. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    It's an optical illusion isn't it? Get some proper steel wheels Harry. :D
     
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  5. I need new tyres before next weekend so don't have time for the wheels and tyres route
    Plus still like my alloys

    My
    Dilemma is if I get 195/70/15 to fit these alloys and fill the arches then if I go lower in future the tyres may rub
     
  6. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    no they won't rub unless you go stupid low, stop flapping man and buy the tyres lol
     
  7. Ok
    Flap over will buy the tyres on Monday

    Now,

    Do they only come in Black?
     
  8. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Ricky's right, 1 spline and they'll be fine. If not you can sell them with those horrid wheels. ;)
     
  9. You can also get them in azure, or teal - but it'll cost ya :)
     
  10. The only thing I would put in the mix is the et on those empi's, my van is down by a spline on the back, I had 185,65's and the side wall of the tyre was very close to the lip of the inner arch. If you go bigger on those empi's you may get some rubbing regardless that yours isn't lowered. This is the reason I've gone back to steels.
     
  11. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    If you can put the wheel on and let the jack down without it actually hitting the inner arch if won't rub as it get further away if you hit a bump. a few mm clearance is enough.
     
  12. I agree but my point was he wants wider tyres so they may be close or touching as mine were close at 65. Not got that issue now I'm back on steels :)
     
  13. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Steels are best looking anyway. I thought you were commenting on why you'd replaced yours.:)
     
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  14. I was given a set of steels by @topbananaracing , I sprayed them satin black, bought some new tyres they look awesome :)
     
  15. Thanks for the info Chris
    I will make sure the garage is happy that they won't rub before we go.
    Tbh I hadn't thought of that, my current 195/65 are very close to the arch but as this is the first van I've owned I thought it was normal

    Al
     
  16. any pics?
     
  17. No worries mate, empi's I think have an et of 20, the higher the number the closer to the hub the outer edge of the wheel will be and further from the wheel arch. If you had an et of 30 you would have tons of room even on a lowered bus. Good luck with the new tyres and hopefully they will fit no problems. :)
     
  18. Not yet mate I only put them on today :)
     
  19. what's the ET on steels then?
    And what does ET stand for
    Thanks
    Al
     
  20. Not sure what et stands for but it's the offset

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    Not sure what the et is on steels, all I know is now I've switched to steels, I have loads more room between the tyre and arch.
     

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